Steel Yards Travel Guide
Boulder
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Popular places to visit

University of Colorado Boulder
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Colorado Boulder during your trip to Boulder. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Pearl Street Mall
Shop, dine or simply enjoy the atmosphere of Boulder's busy downtown shopping quarter. Relax by flower-filled gardens and let your children splash in the fountains.

Boulder Theater
You can get tickets for a performance at Boulder Theater during your stay in Boulder. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.

Chautauqua Park
Embark on gentle or rigorous hikes and photograph native wildlife at this popular city park. See cultural performances and learn about a historic education movement.

Downtown Boulder Historic District
You can find out about the history of Boulder with a visit to Downtown Boulder Historic District. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Flagstaff Mountain
Explore the great outdoors at Flagstaff Mountain and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Boulder. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Things to do

Downtown Boulder Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado

The Psycho Killer Escape Room (1-8 people)

Scenic Mountain Photoshoot in Boulder, Colorado
Top hotels in Steel Yards

Hotel Boulderado
If you're into old amazing historic hotels, this should be on your list.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Days Inn by Wyndham Thornton
yes!
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Denver North/Westminster
Really nice! Hot tub wasn’t working for our whole 3 day stay:(
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Boulder/Pearl Street
Great customer service
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Denver/Westminster
Nice room and staff
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026

Omni Interlocken
Beautiful hotel with great staff
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Steel Yards

Glenwood Grove - North Iris
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Glenwood Grove - North Iris and surrounding area, you can visit The Spot Bouldering Gym and Valmont City Park.

Noble Park
While Noble Park isn't home to many top sights, Valmont City Park and The Spot Bouldering Gym are some notable places to visit nearby.

Whittier
If you're spending some time in Whittier, Downtown Boulder Historic District and Dairy Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.

Goss - Grove
If you're spending some time in Goss - Grove, Boulder Creek and Downtown Boulder Historic District are top sights worth seeing.

Old North Boulder
Old North Boulder might not have many top sights, but Boulder Theater and Pearl Street Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Baseline Sub
While Baseline Sub isn't home to many top sights, CU Events Center and Boulder Creek are some notable places to visit nearby.


